ITC Centennial 2068

Museum of the Future Podcast

As UTSA looks forward to a new era at the ITC, University Strategic Communications is offering a new, three-part podcast series called ITC: Museum of the Future. This special edition podcast will feature several university visionaries who are reimagining the way that the ITC preserves and shares Texas' rich cultural heritage.

Part One: Preserving the ITC’s treasured collections (May 23, 2024)

The ITC’s history in San Antonio runs deep. In the series opener, Monica Perales, ITC associate vice provost, discusses the role the museum plays in collecting, preserving and sharing the state’s diverse cultural history. Take a peek at what’s in store for the museum as it prepares to move from Hemisfair to its new temporary space in Frost Tower, located in the heart of San Antonio.

Part Two: The role of Tier One museums and libraries (May 28, 2024)

How do great museums and libraries support great cities and research universities? Explore this and other topics with Dean Hendrix, vice provost of the UTSA Libraries and University Librarian. Listen as Hendrix describes the relationship between the ITC and UTSA, shares the many opportunities that academic libraries and museums offer their communities, and imagines the potential of the ITC to reach learners of all ages in Texas and beyond.

Part Three: Building a world-class museum for San Antonio (May 30, 2024)

How can the ITC attract world-class exhibits to San Antonio? How can it inspire the next generation of storytellers? UTSA Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Heather Shipley discusses the work to build a museum aligned with the standards of the American Alliance of Museums, and how the AAM’s commitment to providing resources, knowledge and connections will lead to a thriving museum for San Antonio that attracts world-class exhibits and enriches the local community.